Latest news with #JustBaat
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shahbaz Khan slams Bollywood's casting practices after being denied better opportunities: 'People in South industry work with discipline...'
Actor Shahbaz Khan is known for playing some memorable villainous roles in the 1990s in Bollywood , and the actor has voiced concerns about the changing dynamics in the entertainment industry that have left many senior actors on the sidelines. In a recent interview, he criticised casting practices and the influence of corporates on the creative aspects of filmmaking. Shahbaz about limited opportunities During a conversation with the YouTube channel Just Baat, Shahbaz opened up about the limited opportunities he and his contemporaries are receiving today. Operation Sindoor 'Op Sindoor's precision & execution was unimaginable': Rajnath Singh Operation Sindoor: India repels drone, missile attack across LoC Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list 'Casting directors have their favourites, and they call old actors like me—who worked extensively in the 1990s—overexposed. This is wrong. Those who are truly overexposed are the actors being cast in every other OTT show. Some actors are such that the audience doesn't want to see them, yet they are forced upon them. The new-age casting directors and actors think of themselves as no less than Dilip Kumar . They see themselves as the biggest actors,' he shared. Fans confuse Dilip Kumar's brother Aslam Khan as him, actor corrects the blunder by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Her Outfit Caught Everyone's Eye The Stadium True Edition Undo Making movie's for commercial aspect He also highlighted how the influx of corporate funding has altered the industry's priorities, shifting the focus from creativity to commercialism. According to him, this has inflated actor salaries while sidelining the passion and artistic spirit that once defined filmmaking. 'Old actors started with less money, but at that time the value of money was greater. Currently, actors may be paid more, but their expenses are also higher. The economy has changed. Purane actors ne bhi maal banake rakha hai. Sab set hai. But they are not getting work now.' He further added that films are becoming 'money-minting machines', and creativity is no longer their priority. Shahbaz about South Industry Shahbaz also revealed that he has worked on a few projects in the South Indian film industry. He praised their work ethic and organisation, citing his experience of being treated with utmost professionalism. 'People in the South industry work with a lot of discipline and passion. They would call me at 6 a.m. for a 7 a.m. shoot, saying the car is ready,' he recounted. He later shared that Dilip Kumar once advised him to be like clay on set, fully surrendering to the director's vision, stay surrounded by positive and knowledgeable individuals, and maintain a spiritual connection with god to become a truly good actor.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chandrakanta actor Shahbaz Khan says he's called ‘overexposed' while favourites get work, recalls Dilip Kumar's advice: ‘Submit yourself…'
Actor Shahbaz Khan, known for playing negative roles in 90s films, recently spoke about not getting enough work in films and OTT shows. He shared how casting directors often tag actors like him, who were prominent in the 90s, as 'overexposed.' The actor also addressed the rising remuneration of actors and blamed it on the entry of corporates into the film industry. Speaking on the YouTube channel Just Baat, Shahbaz talked about the high fees charged by actors and said, 'Old actors started with less money but at that time the value of money was more. Currently, if actors are being paid more, then their expenses are also high. The economy has changed. Purane actors ne bhi maal banake rakha hai. Sab set hai (Old actors made a lot of money. They are all set). But they are not getting work now. New actors charge a lot after corporates entered the market, the game has changed. Films have become money-minting machines and the creativity has taken a back seat.' Speaking about casting directors and the lack of work for him, he said, 'Casting directors have their favourites and they call old actors like me, who have worked a lot in the 90s, overexposed. This is wrong. Overexposed are those actors whom you cast in every other OTT show. Some actors are such that the audience doesn't want to see, but they are pushed on them. The new age casting directors and actors think of themselves as no less than Dilip Kumar. They think of themselves as the biggest actor. Casting directors don't cast actors like me by tagging us overexposed. A lot of actors from my generation face this.' While Shahbaz admitted to not getting much work in the South film industry, the one or two projects he has done there taught him a great deal about how that industry functions. 'People in the South industry work with a lot of discipline and passion. They would call me at 6 am for a 7 am shoot, saying the car is ready,' he said. During the conversation, Shahbaz also spoke about his experience of meeting the late legendary actor Dilip Kumar for the first time. He shared that the legend gave him three pieces of advice on becoming a great actor. 'It feels like people like Dilip Kumar weren't born, they landed directly from the sky. When I met Dilip Kumar, I asked him for his advice on how to become a good actor. He told me to be like clay when I go on set and to give myself completely to the director. He advised me to surround myself with positive people and those from whom I can learn. And he told me that every actor should be spiritual to be a good actor, he should have a connection with God.'
